Danielle Butler

Biography

I have been fascinated with stories my whole life. Being the youngest, I had a lot experience both “keeping myself entertained” and being “directed” in whatever pretend-time drama my siblings concocted for us to pass time. I loved reading (natch) and movies and TV shows. None of that has changed over the years, just the way I interact with story. I spent a lot of time as a long-form improv and stage actor and more time as a development executive/producer and story producer for film & TV.

Watermarked is my first novel with more to come.
Car-enthusiast-adjacent, I also write about my cute Smart car and being the official “plus one” in a classic Ferrari and the places “The Mistress” (as she’s known) takes us.

American-made, I live the exPat life in the UK where I have to drive on the left and basically learn a whole new language.

Fun Facts

Hobbies

Reading, watching movies and TV -- love a good binge! Game nights, traveling, walking/hiking, yoga, and being near and in the ocean.

Most Exotic Place Visited

Not exactly exotic but felt like it at the time - Slovakia.

What Shampoo Do You Use?

Aveda Madder Root

Your Dream Car

Bugatti Type 57 SC Atalante

Favorite Sport

I used to love playing volleyball and basketball. Like to watch live games but don't follow any particular sport. Unless it's the Olympics, then I watch everything.

Mountains or Beach? Why?

Beach - to be near the ocean reminds me of family and home.

Pet Peeve

Having to repeat myself

Number of Published Books

One

Book that Changed Your Life

The English Patient. Hated the movie, adored the book.

Favorite Place to Write

Home or a specific retreat where writing is the primary goal (less distractions)

Do You Listen to Music While Writing? What Kind?

Depends - I use Brain.fm Focus when I want to block out the world, but when writing YA, listening to the music I listened to when I was a teen helps me tune in to those emotions.